St Hilda's CofE Primary School
62%
Capacity
212
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Hilda's CofE Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Trafford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 212 pupils on roll, operating at 62% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Hilda's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Plant, it falls under Trafford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1964th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 55 in Trafford.
St Hilda's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 23 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Hilda's CofE Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Dance, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Trafford, St Hilda's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Warwick Road South, Stretford, Manchester, Trafford, M16 0SH |
| Headteacher | Helen Plant |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.1% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 341 (62% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1964th of 13,686
Nationally
254th of 2,065
In North West
17th of 55
In Trafford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Warwick Road South, Stretford, Manchester
Trafford, M16 0SH
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